When groomed to show dog standards the body is meant to give off a square appearance. The Toy Poodle is remarkably intelligent. Highly responsive, it is said to be one of the most trainable breeds. Sweet, cheerful, perky and lively, it likes to be with people. Delightful, very amusing and keen. Socialize these dogs well. They make very good watchdogs for their size. Without the proper type and amount of exercise they may be high-strung and timid. If the human is not 100% pack leader, they may snap if they are teased or surprised. Toy Poodles are generally good with other pets and dogs. Unless given rules to follow and limits as to what they are and are not allowed to do, this breed will tend to bark a lot. Do not let this small dog develop Small Dog Syndrome, human induced behaviors where the dog believes he is pack leader to humans. This causes varying degrees of behavior issues, including, but not limited, to snapping, growling, guarding, demanding, untrustworthiness with children and sometimes adults, sensitive, nervous, reserved with strangers and obsessive barking, as the dog tries to tell the humans what it is HE wants THEM to do.

This little dog can be good with children, however is usually recommended for older children who know how to display leadership skills. The reason is that most humans treat the dog in such a way that makes it unsure just who the pack leader is in the human-dog relationship. The dog, in his mind, is convinced HE is the leader to humans. These are NOT Toy Poodle traits, but rather traits brought on by meek owners. Make sure you are your dog’s firm, consistent, confident pack leader, providing daily mental and physical exercise in order to have a trustworthy, mentally stable dog.Csl Houses For Sale Height: up to 10 inches (25.4 cm)Mix Breed Puppies For Sale In Ct Weight: 6 - 9 pounds (3 - 4 kg)Homes For Sale Near Murphysboro Il

The sizes of the official AKC-recognized Poodle breeds are determined by height, not by weight. The Toy Poodle is 10 inches or under at the highest point of the shoulders. Any Poodle that is more than 10 inches at the highest point of the shoulders cannot compete in the AKC show ring as a Toy Poodle.Some are prone to IMHA (Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia), slipped stifle, diabetes, epilepsy, heart disorders, PRA, runny eyes, ear infections and digestive tract problems. Eye problems such as cataracts and progressive retinal atrophy can cause blindness. Skin conditions, possibly due to unskilled use of clippers. Allergies are common, sometimes due to shampoo and/or color reinforcer. Toy Poodles are good for city life as well as country living. Given enough exercise, they are not active indoors. They will lie right next to you and are more sedate when indoors, although they love to play outdoors and are a highly intelligent breed, so they do like lots of thoughtful activities to stimulate their mentality.

They will do okay without a yard. These are active little dogs that need a daily walk. Play will take care of a lot of their exercise needs, however, as with all breeds, play will not fulfill their primal instinct to walk. Dogs that do not get to go on daily walks are more likely to display behavior problems. They will also enjoy a good romp in a safe, open area off lead, such as a large, fenced-in yard. 12-15 or more years About 3 to 4 puppies Extensive grooming is needed if the dog is to be shown. The most common for pet owners is an easy care clip called a "pet clip," "puppy clip" or "lamb clip" where the coat is cut short all over the body. Popular show clips are the English saddle and the Continental clip where the rear half of the body is shaved, bracelets are left around the ankles, and pom-poms are left on the tails and hips. The AKC standard allows for a dog under a year old to be shown in a show style puppy clip which has special requirements such as a pom-pom on the end of the tail.

Gun Dog, AKC Toy"I was fortunate enough to know Luah's mom Kaboodles, and her dad Choctaw because they came out to the barn where I boarded my horse.""I just want to take a moment to thank you for a wonderful puppy. Teddy is amazing, sweet, and well socialized. He is playful and adores kids. Even my son is in love with Teddy. It's interesting how Teddy plays differently with both kids. He is more active with my daughter and more reserved with my son, who is a bit shy. Personally, I am impressed with Teddy's intellectual capacity. It might be just luck, but he seems potty trained. Again, thank you for everything. My son is so happy and has a sense of responsibility by taking care of Teddy. It's amazing how a small creature can improve an Autistic child life." "Thanks Amy and Matt for making our fabulous "curly girly" who hunts and keeps us laughing!" "A breeder that holds the animal in high esteem and not as a puppy mill piece of property is hard to find any more and Amy is one of them.